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Drew,

If you do not mind paying a markup your hotel in Petersburg will always be able to get ballet tickets. Various hotels have never, in the past twenty years, failed me, even when asked the day before a "sold out" performance, including during both the White Night and International Ballet Festivals.

McKenzie should have no problem, since there really is no major conflict. The Royal Ballet schedule has only a few performances of a mixed bill during next year's ABT NY season, where Osipova does most of her ABT shows.

There are always tickets that become available "day of" one hour before curtain. Lining up by the box office two hours before show time I have never not gotten a seat, even for the performances that initially sold out immediately. Usually, but not always, top priced locations.

Standing room was definitely sold last night and will also be available for tonight, which is now fully sold out. Probably will be available for all remaining performances except the Giselle's. It has been a long time since State Theater has been so full. Wonderful to see! Longer season for Paris soon?!?!

Engagement cancelled.